Bracing is proven by science to prevent scoliosis surgery and straigthen the spine. Yet bracing often fails. Why does this happen and how do we prevent it?
How Are Scoliosis Braces Made?
How Much Does Scoliosis Surgery Cost? The Cost of Spinal Fusion Surgery and Alternatives
Scoliosis surgery costs vary depending on the type of surgery performed. But what are they? How do the costs compare to non-surgical treatment? Learn more.
Idiopathic Scoliosis Progression Risk Calculator
Scientific studies have found good predictors of scoliosis progression risk. Calculate your progression risk using this free calculator based on science.
How are Risser Signs, Skeletal Age, and Scoliosis Related?
Skeletal age and bone age can be estimated by a variety of methods including Risser sign. But how does it relate to scoliosis and scoliosis progression?
Treatment
Scoliosis Treatment for Children and Adolescents Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on March 4, 2024. First published May 8, 2019. Scoliosis can be effectively treated in kids and teens without surgery; no curve should be ignored regardless of its size. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis worsens rapidly …
Contact A Care Director
Contact a Scoliosis Care Director Please complete the form below and one of our Care Directors will be in contact with you as soon as possible to review your inquiry and discuss your scoliosis treatment options. If you have any x-rays or images, please upload them within the form so our Care Directors and Doctors …
Education: Early
Early Detection of Scoliosis Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on October 29, 2020. First published December 5, 2018. Scoliosis Care Centers has a 100% success rate when treating a scoliosis curve before it progresses beyond 25 degrees. This means that if you begin treatment before the spinal …
5 Things to Know Before Choosing Your Scoliosis Treatment Provider
Choosing a scoliosis treatment provider is difficult. What types of scoliosis exist? How is my curve measured? What bracing and treatment options do I have?
Results: Rib Hump
Scoliosis Rib Hump Results Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on October 27, 2020. A rib hump is a key indicator of scoliosis as well as the progression of scoliosis when observed in adolescents. A rib hump is identified during the Adam’s forward bending …
Results: Posture Improvements
Scoliosis Posture Results How Does Scoliosis Affect Posture? We know from a variety of scientific studies that the rotation of the spine which can accompany a scoliosis occurs as the body attempts to adapt and provide the shortest path possible to the tight or shortened spinal cord; resulting in a visible rib hump. Aside from …